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Camera Purchasing Help: My EOS M50 Mark II is too bulky

LisaFierro3 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:47:08 GMT

Hello, I am looking to get a different camera than the M50 Mark II i currently have. The good lenses need an adapter and it makes the camera too bulky & heavy for my neck. I photograph food and my kids. I loved the quality of the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens on my camera but it was too bulky so I sold the lens. The 22 mm f2 STM lens is just not the quality I want and the 50 mm f1.8, I need the adapter to use so now it’s bulky and heavy again. What can I do? Any advice would be appreciated!

Re: Camera Purchasing Help: My EOS M50 Mark II is too bulky

deebatman316 — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:12:11 GMT

The EOS M series has been discontinued and replaced by the EOS R series APS-C cameras. None of your EF-M lenses will be compatible. There is no way to adapt them and make them work. So you'll have to buy all new lenses. Now EF/ EF-S lenses can be adapted with an EF-RF Mount adapter. Always stick with the Canon brand adapter. 3rd Party Mount adapters cause nothing but problems. Note not every lens will be compatible with every feature the camera has to offer. But basic things such as AF, Aperture Control & IS still work. What is your budget for a new camera and what exactly are you looking for exactly. Are you just looking for a more compact camera or a newer one with more features.

Re: Camera Purchasing Help: My EOS M50 Mark II is too bulky

shadowsports — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:55:05 GMT

Greetings,

All of the things that my colleague has mentioned are true. In reading your post however, I see that size and weight are of particular concern for you. These types of requirements can come with trade-offs.

Here are some cameras I think you may want to look at.

Powershot V1. While the V1 is primarily intended for vlogging, it takes beautiful photos. It's a fixed lens camera.

R50v. The R50v It's a relatively compact APS-C 24 megapixel body. It doesn't have a viewfinder and instead relies on an LCD. It is an interchangeable lens camera, giving you many options. Keep in mind however, that higher performing lenses cost and weight more.

The R50 (non v) is basically the same camera, but it's a photo first camera with a viewfinder. It's a tad arger and doesn't have all of the video codecs offered on the R50v. The R50 and R50V are going to be the most comparable to your previous body, the M50 Mark II. The R series are a little taller and slimmer but are approximately the same weight. They do represent a significant upgrade though in comparison to the M50 mkII's performance.

R8. The R8 is a entry-level full frame body. It's quite a bit heavier than the R50 and R50v. Still it's something that you should probably look at and hold in your hands.

A visit to Costco. Best Buy or A local camera retailer would probably be helpful.